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Graduate Trainee Jobs at GlaxoSmithKline

Why GSK?
Are you looking for a deep commitment to your training and development? Do
you want trust and respect in a stimulating, healthy environment? The
opportunity to grow in a high-performance culture?

The chance to answer the
big questions about future healthcare needs – and your own future? The sense
of purpose that comes from leading change in an industry that touches
millions of lives every day?

As a science-led, global healthcare company, we are
ideally equipped to meet your aspirations. We discover, make and market
well-known consumer products, as well as innovative medicines and vaccines.
Everything we do is focused on improving the quality of human life. We
believe this makes us a very special company to work for.

How can you grow?
Our business has enormous depth, breadth and influence. We
also have bold plans for the future. This means we can offer a range of
stimulating opportunities for talented graduates with the potential and
ambition to become leaders of our global business.

What are we looking for?
There are a range of opportunities available in our Future
Leaders (Graduate Trainee) programme. We are looking for high achievers with
a good academic background (minimum of Second Class Upper) and not more than
25years of age by 31st December, 2013. In addition, you must demonstrate:
• Excellent communication, presentation and
interpersonal skills
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• High level of integrity, transparency and
respect for people
• Ability to think innovatively, be customer
driven and always seeking continuous improvement
• Minimum of 7 credits at one sitting in
O’level examinations
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint and Excel
• Not more than 2 years working experience
(including NYSC experience)

What’s on offer?
We place huge importance on personal and professional
development, and are committed to helping all our people realise their full
potential. You will be responsible for driving your own development – we will
give you every support to build your individual strengths and maybe discover
some hidden talents.

The rotational programme will expose you to a great amount
of learning. You will take on new challenges while enhancing your technical
or functional expertise and improving your business knowledge. This will see
you increasing your confidence and gaining priceless communication, planning,
organisational, problem-solving, team-working and networking skills.

What Next?
Qualified candidates are invited to apply for only one of
the trainee positions listed above. Multiple applications will be
disqualified. Click here
to apply. Applications close two weeks from the date of this advert and only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Graduate Trainee

Business Development

Our vision is to build a strong talent pipeline across
our Sales and Marketing functions by supporting the development of highly
motivated and exceptional graduates.
Minimum of Second Class Upper, in any degree, from a
reputable university A related postgraduate degree will be of advantage

Finance

This is a unique opportunity to develop hands-on work
experience in Finance through projects and strategic assignments
Minimum of Second Class Upper, in a Business related
degree, from a reputable university. A related postgraduate degree or
accounting certification will be of advantage

Engineering and Manufacturing

This is a unique opportunity to develop cross-functional
expertise in engineering, supply chain, quality, project management and environmental
health and safety
Minimum of Second Class Upper, in Sciences or
Engineering related courses, from a reputable university

Supply Chain

This program offers cross-functional development and
exposure across the end-to-end processes of a well integrated supply chain
Minimum of Second Class Upper, in Business
related/Engineering/Sciences related courses, from a reputable university

Location: Not SpecifiedExperience: 0 year(s)Course of Study: Not SpecifiedRequired Grade: Not Specified